Stephanie Carey Website
Research
CARRT Lab
The Center for Assistive Rehabilitation and Robotics Technologies at the University
of South Florida has a mission is to improve the quality of life, and increase
independence and community reintegration of individuals with reduced functional capabilities
due to aging, disability or traumatic injury, as in the case of our
wounded warriors, through integrated research, education and service in assistive
and rehabilitation, and robotics technologies in collaboration with consumers,
clinicians, government and industry partners.
- Research: To create infrastructure and conduct cutting edge interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborative research and development in assistive, rehabilitation, and robotics technologies.
- Education: To increase the capacity of engineers, researchers, and practitioners in the field through education and training; and develop highly skilled, high wage workforce. To provide technology-related mentoring services to K-12 students and teachers. To conduct exhibitions, public displays and media reports; and host technology awareness events.
- Service: To provide technical assistance to agencies on standards and public policy.
Offer rehabilitation engineering technology
referral and advising services to hospitals, service providers, and people with disabilities locally, regionally and internationally.
RRT LAB
Dr. Carey works primarily in The Rehabilitation and Robotics Testbed (RRT) lab of CARRT which includes a 10 camera motion capture system, two force plates, wearable inertial sensors, a safety harness, and an adjustable environment that includes ramps, stairs, a gravel pit, a door, and shelves. This Testbed is used to evaluate, design and test prosthetic, rehabilitation and assistive devices.